The Brand: Melin Tregwynt, a small white washed woolen mill, can be found in a remote wooded valley on the Pembrokeshire (Wales) coast. There has been a mill on this site since the 17th century, when local farmers would bring their fleeces to be spun into yarn and woven into sturdy Welsh wool blankets. Owned by the same family since 1912, the Mill became an Employee Owned Trust in 2022, and the staff of 40+ now continue to make unique designs using traditional techniques. Each design, made in Welsh wool, is done on the computer and then made by hand in a small sample to confirm colors and details before it is run on the larger weaving machines. From there it is handcut, handsewn and then goes out the door. Each step of the process is looked after by a talented staff of pattern-makers, weavers, seamstresses who take great care in all they do.

Description: The Mondo “spotted” design is one of Melin Tregwynt’s newer designs, done in 2002. We love how the blankets are edged simply so you can display either side. The dot pattern is so playful but the traditional quality of the workmanship balances out the look making the Mondo both beautiful, sophisticated and lighthearted.

Details: 50 x 78 inches, 100% welsh wool, medium weight, soft, reversible pattern

A Note From Erika: This Mondo design is a new technique/look from a traditional company. I love the graphic nature of what they have done. And the wool is so warm but not at all itchy.